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Ages 11-14. Explore some of the issues facing pre-teen students, such as masculinity, emotional and mental health and how to be a positive ally and bystander – or, in other words, an Upstander!
RPL is proud to be partnering with YWCA Regina to offer Upstander for Youth program at Prince of Wales Branch. The Upstander program provides a safe space to empower boys and non-binary youth ages 11 to 14 to understand gender-based violence and become positive allies.
This program happens from 3:45-4:45 PM every Thursday for eight weeks ranging from October 26th to December 14th. Please plan to attend each week. Snacks will be available!
Girls and non-binary youth may be interested in attending GirlSpace held at Albert branch library during the same dates and times
We will approach Upstander with 3 overarching questions:
What are we talking about?
Why does it matter or how does it impact me?
How can I help make a difference
Week one: Introduction, group bonding, ice breakers
Week two: Gender – masculinity, femininity, health and toxicity
Week three: Emotions and Mental Health
Week four: Relationships and consent
Week five: Gender Based Violence and Rape Culture
Week six: Bystander Intervention
Week seven: Privilege and Allyship
Week eight: Self care / Community Care
Presenter Information: Cecilia Rands, B.Ed, is the program coordinator and primary facilitator. She brings more than a decade of experience working with youth in various contexts, and a strong background in community issues such as gender-based violence and mental health supports. Learn more about YWCA Regina by visiting https://ywcaregina.com
AGE GROUP: | Teens |
EVENT TYPE: | School Support | Learn and Personal Interest |
TAGS: | Politics and Current Events | Health and Wellness |
Prince of Wales is the newest Branch of Regina Public Library. The 3,400 square-foot space spans one level, and was designed with some innovative special features, including two (2) self-check machines.
This cozy inner-city Branch also offers a variety of services and resources.
Patrons can borrow the most popular, up-to-date reading and listening materials at Prince of Wales. There is a sizable collection of fiction and non-fiction paperbacks and popular items for children, such as board books, picture books, and comics. Visitors can also expect to find an impressive DVD collection, popular magazines and newspapers.
